Doctor Q&A

I am scheduled to have liposuction and bbl procedure but im starting to worry i will have a lot of loose skin and not like my results. Would J-Plasma work for my size belly? Or would i need a tummy tuck to get those results? My desire is to have a flat belly.

I’m a 50-year-old woman, 5’2” and currently 140 lb after losing about 68 lb. I have another 10–15 lb to lose before reaching my goal. I feel good physically, I’ve worked hard to get healthy, and I want my body to reflect that. The sagging abdominal skin, stubborn fat and urinary incontinence are affecting my self-esteem. The incontinence has become worse since losing weight. I also suspect some abdominal muscle separation, although this hasn’t been formally diagnosed. I had an ischemic stroke at 46. My right internal carotid artery is completely blocked, with good collateral circulation. I have no other known heart or vascular conditions. My blood pressure is optimal and my cholesterol is within the normal range. I take Plavix and ASA 81 mg for life, along with long-term Repatha and Zepbound. Could someone with my history still be considered for a tummy tuck once their weight is stable? If muscle repair is needed, could it potentially help with the incontinence? I understand that nobody can determine my candidacy online, but I’d appreciate honest, general opinions about whether there is a realistic possibility for someone with my history.

I had a tummy tuck over a year ago and just recently noticied this pink bump inside my belly button. I had a small hole in there and now this.… what is it? A hernia? A granuloma? Any advice would be appreciated.

Is it possible to just reduce tip without breaking the nose bone? I don’t mind a slight bump towards the top, and I think the tip has always been the biggest issue. I also want to get the surgery done awake if possible and without anesthesia only numbing and wondering if this is possible? TIA

I was approved for $13,500 in financing . Care Credit ($7000) & Alpheaon Credit ($6500). I’ve been speaking with places and they stated they wanted a cash deposit to hold my spot & that I couldn’t use any of my financing . I was just curious is that common or or are there some places that except the financing for the surgery and the deposit ?

I am 31 year old male, current weight 180lbs and I have lost 30lbs recently and prior weight loss of 50lbs about 10 Years ago. I’ve lost volume in my butt and it’s become somewhat loose and squishy, I have been thinking about surgery for my abdomen and chest for many years but now I am considering this also. I’m not looking for a major change but I’m thinking a little more volume is what I’m looking for. Would this be recommended doing with some abdomen and chest work? What would be the best route for my abdomen and chest? I am in Arizona and have not had any consultations.

For some reason I keep feeling a electricity running through my legs up to butt and becoming swollen I have new fat should I be worried, because I am. My Dr. canceled my appointment before I could go to my 1 year follow up, the girl that called said I didn't need to ask any more questions. It feels kind of like a laser going up my let. If anyone answers it would be helpful.

Based on what others say here, a mommy makeover can be very expensive. Do all doctors that offer mommy makeovers provide financing options? Will they agree to payment installments over time on a credit card? what are other ways people afford it!

Hi, Please give your honest opinion on when I should safely fly (3.5 hour flight) after mummy make over (abdominoplasty, liposuction and breast reduction). I have booked my surgery (in Istanbul) and current plan is to fly home 7 days later but I am concerned that this is too soon and could risk complications. Thank you, Melina

What does "fellow" mean on a American boards of cosmetic surgery diploma? Does it mean they are board certified? Less certified? More certified? I'm freaking out my mommy makeover is coming so fast I should know these things right?

I’m 25 years old, 5’3”, around 179 lbs, and currently wear approximately a 38H. I’m pursuing a medically necessary breast reduction because of back/shoulder discomfort and other symptoms from having large breasts. My insurance (Aetna) is requiring my surgeon to remove approximately 1,000 grams from EACH breast for coverage. My previous surgeon felt that amount was more than she wanted to remove and estimated closer to 700 grams per breast. I would personally be comfortable with a significant reduction and would ideally like to end up around a B/C cup rather than a D. I understand cup size cannot be guaranteed. For someone with my height, weight, and starting breast size, is a 1,000-gram reduction from each breast generally feasible while still maintaining a natural breast shape? Would I likely still have a reasonable amount of breast tissue remaining? Are there additional concerns with nipple/blood supply or complications when removing this amount? I’m getting another consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon and would like to understand whether the 1,000-gram requirement itself is unusually aggressive for someone my size.

I am struggling to explain what I am wanting during my consultations. I am currently a DD and would prefer to be a C cup. However, I would also like fullness in the upper breast and don’t want to have to rely on a bra for cleavage. So, I want to be approximately a C—but I don’t want the deflated upper-pole appearance I see in many reductions. I want noticeable upper-pole fullness and projection, while still having a natural breast position and contour. I don’t want them sitting excessively high or looking large or obviously implanted. Is this even a possibility? Many consults have told me that a lift with implants defeats the purpose and I 100% understand that too. I am 49 yo, healthy female. Please help!

I am recovering from a fractured jaw 3 months ago and want to get Botox in my forehead and marionette lines and lip fillers. Is this safe at this stage of fracture healing ?

Hi there! 26 year old female. I love the facial slimming I get from masseter Botox, but I’ve developed increasing jowls, marionette lines, and a more hollow/indented appearance above my jaw. I’m wondering whether there is a way to maintain masseter slimming without worsening these changes. My treatment history: * First treatment: 40 units total — I loved the result. * 4.5 months later: Just 20 units total because I was worried about jowling, but this didn’t noticeably reduce my masseters. * 2 months later: 40 units total + Nefertiti lift along the jawline — this is when I began noticing jowling and marionette lines. * 3 months later: 40 units total + another Nefertiti lift along the jawline — afterward, the jowling and marionette lines became significantly worse. Now my face looks considerably more gaunt, followed by a noticeable indentation/hollow area and then a bulkier, sagging lower face around my jaw. Before these treatments, my cheeks looked much fuller and I did not have these jowls or prominent marionette lines. I love the narrower face I originally achieved with masseter Botox, but I don’t want the hollow cheeks, jowls, and marionette lines. Is there a way to continue maintaining small masseters without causing this sagging? And if not, what can I do to fix this while continuing Masseter Botox? I’d prefer more long-term, reliable solutions rather than temporary ones like filler (for example)

I previously had liposuction of the chin which left a lot of loose skin. Im not overweight, just had the double chin genes. Tried everyrhing from threadlift, morpheus8, facetite etc and nothing works for more than a few months if at all. I wouldve thought a neck lift would be what i am after but the surgeon i saw recommended mini face lift (without neck lift), saying its thw only thing that will work. I feel like that is overkill maybe and or wont adress the neck properly?

I F36 5.3 feet(160 cm), 127 pounds (57 kg) have low body fat and high muscle mass (not body builder). I discussed sizing and procedures with my surgeon and surgery is booked in less than 10 days. I am still dwelling between Motiva Ergonomix 2 or round implants. The sizing we discussed is Demi projection and 285 CC placed over the muscle as I love to live a very active lifestyle. I feel my breast’s are pointy and I’m wondering if rounds will look good with this type of breast? The surgeon said that Ergonomix would help the nipples move more upwards. I am also getting a lift at the right breast. I also heard that the round shape will give less of a risk of rippling. The surgeon can do fat transfer but says o have too little to do this.

Hi! I have originally thought 310 cc. Doing Natrelle soft touch, moderate profile. Stats: 5’2, 105 lbs, 14 breast width diameter, breastfed 3 babies. Currently a deflated 32A if that. No volume on the top..pretty flat, slight volume on the bottom. Wondering now with my BWD if I should be doing a 330 or 345? Any advice! TIA

I had a breast reduction over a year ago through insurance and about 400 grams was removed from each breast. I terribly miss the size and regret the reduction. If i get 425 cc implants will they be the same size as before? do grams of fat and cc of implants correlate in that way?

I have teardrop silicone breast implants. Around June 2026, I noticed that my left breast had become significantly firmerand seemed rounder and more projected than it had previously been. I was concerned that I might be developing capsular contracture. What has confused me is that a few weeks later, my right breast seemed to do essentially the same thing, and the change in the right breast felt very sudden, almost overnight. I’ve attached comparison photos from July 26 and September 15. Both sets of photos were taken after I had already noticed the initial change, so the July photos are not true “before” photos, I do have an appointment for breast imaging, I'm just curious what else it could be? As it doesn't seem like it fits the definition of CC.

Hi, I had my implants replaced 14 years ago. They look weird now and I’m wondering if something is wrong? Occasionally, I will have pain in my left breast. I get regular mammograms and do breast self exams so I know I’m OK in that regard. Any ideas what might be wrong with the implants? Should they be replaced ?

I’d say as of now, I store around 30-35% of my body fat around my abdominal and flank area, and around 60% in my lower body, with my upper body being quite small. I am thinking of having lipo to my abdominal and flank area. I am at a very healthy weight aat the moment but have stubborn areas. Since I tend to store abdominal fat, does that mean after lipo, if I hypothetically gain weight as I age it will be stored as visceral fat? How does the visceral fat increase work? Or would it still remain subcutaneous, just stored in other areas?